John Price (died 1602) facts for kids
John Price was a Welsh politician who lived a long time ago and passed away in 1602. He was an important person in his community and helped make decisions for his area.
He was the oldest son of Matthew Price, who lived in a place called Newtown in Montgomeryshire, Wales.
John Price: A Welsh Politician
John Price was a politician, which means he was involved in how his country was run. He held several important jobs that helped govern the people and keep things organized in Wales during his time.
Serving in Parliament
One of John Price's most important roles was being a Member of Parliament (MP). The Parliament of England was like a big meeting where important people from different parts of the country came together to make laws and discuss how the country should be governed.
- In 1563, John Price was chosen to be an MP for Montgomery Boroughs.
- Later, in 1572, he was elected again, this time for Montgomeryshire.
Being an MP meant he represented the people of his area and spoke for them in Parliament.
Other Important Roles
Besides being an MP, John Price had other significant jobs that helped his community:
- Justice of the Peace: From around 1564, he was a Justice of the Peace for Montgomeryshire. A Justice of the Peace was a local official who helped keep law and order, and sometimes dealt with minor legal cases.
- High Sheriff: He was appointed High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire for the years 1565 to 1566. The High Sheriff was a very important official in a county, responsible for making sure laws were followed and for keeping the peace.
- He also served as High Sheriff of Cardiganshire from 1569 to 1570.
- Deputy Lieutenant: From 1588, he was a deputy lieutenant for Montgomeryshire. This role involved helping the main county leader with various duties, including military and civic matters.
His Family Life
John Price was married to Elizabeth. Her father was Rhys ap Morris ap Owain, from Aberbechan, which was near Newtown. John and Elizabeth had a large family together, with four sons and four daughters.
